Pediatrician Explains Baby's First Day: Feeding, Sleep, Pooping, Health Screenings, and more!

Newborn & Infant

What do you need to know for that very first day in the hospital with your newborn baby? This week we cover that first 24 hours and some tips for success: how often baby should eat, how many poopy diapers to expect, how to make the most of bonding time, and all of those newborn screenings to make sure baby is healthy and safe.

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Sarah Bjorkman, MD, board-certified OB/GYN

Kurt Bjorkman, MD, board-certified pediatrician

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